Thus far the 2013 Texans are a resilient bunch. They haven’t put together a complete performance, but that is hardly important. Style points matter not at this time of the year. Winning games when you don’t play their best is an indicator that you have a quality team, and the Texans have done just that. And do not ignore the fact that though their two wins were against teams that won only seven (San Diego) and six (Tennessee). There are few gimmees in the NFL and the Chargers and Titans are both improved. Each has a road win this season, with the Titans winning at Pittsburgh last week and San Diego beating Philadelphia today. This was not a great performance, but it was a good win.

2. Randy Bullock will have to get better.

He was drafted in the fifth round last year because of his strong leg and accuracy from long distance, but the rookie from A&M has missed three field goals from more than 50 yards already, and misfired on a game-winning attempt from 46 yards against the Titans. He also missed one that didn’t count because the Titans called a timeout just prior to the snap. At least he stepped up and booted the game-winner at San Diego in the season-opener, and he has been excellent on kickoffs (12 of 13 have been touchbacks). Gary Kubiak should take more chances on fourth down anyway, so the upshot might not be a horrible thing, but regardless, Bullock needs to do a better job when called upon to score points. Perhaps the Texans have to reevaluate his range. Kicks from 50 yards are not easy, but though the early Sunday games the rest of the kickers in the NFL are 7-of-11 from 50-plus, while Bullock is 0-for-

3. Brian Cushing is a bad, bad man.

We already knew that when Cushing goes full beast mode, he is one of the best in the game. Well, he did so Sunday and showed again that the Texans’ defense is a force with him in the lineup. Cushing was credited with nine solo tackles and two sacks – IN THE FIRST HALF. He finished with 11 stops and added four tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries.

4. When Matt Schaub is average, or worse, the Texans’ offense is easy to handle.

Schaub threw only one pass on the Texans opening 80-yard drive, a one-yard touchdown to Garrett Graham, then was 7-of-13 for just 51 yards, with an interception the rest of the first half. No surprise the Texans managed only seven points and trailed 10-7 at the break. When Schaub is a little off the Texans have trouble converting on third downs. They were 2-of-7 to start the game, as Schaub’s numbers looked a lot like Jake Locker’s. By game’s end, though, his stats looked more acceptable (26 of 48 for 298 yards and three touchdowns), but he was off his game for much of the contest. Still, you have to like it that he made plays and trusted DeAndre Hopkins to make plays when it mattered. It was a winning quarterback performance.

5. Phillips’ defense has a penchant for starting slow. Real slow.

The Titans started the game with an 80-yard touchdown drive. They had only 56 yards on their next 10 possessions. Dating back to last season, the Texans have allowed scoring drives on opponents’ first possession in seven of their last eight games (six touchdowns and a field goal). Good thing Phillips is one of the best at making in-game adjustments, but the first-possession woes are troubling. “I told the team after the game that if this keeps happening they are going to give me grey hair,” Phillips said.